A Clash of Gods - Chapter 1190

[Chapter 1180 Hanzhong]

In the north of Hanzhong lies the Qinling Mountains in the south and the Pingba Mountains in the south are shallow and beautiful.

When the Li family took control of Bashu, Hanzhong belonged to Bashu’s sphere of influence. Back then, the old marquis in Jinyi led the army to attack Shu, and the Northern Han also felt that there was a good opportunity to take advantage of it and planned to go south to capture Hanzhong. Fortunately, the Shu general who was stationed in Hanzhong at that time blocked the Qinling. Although the troops are weak in all the main roads, the several main roads in the Qinling Mountains are all dangerous places where one husband is the only one who can’t be opened. Step into Hanzhong.

After Li Hongxin declared himself a minister to the state of Chu, the defender of Hanzhong did not continue to resist, and handed over Nanzheng to the old marquis in Jinyi, but he was greatly praised by the court for this.

It’s just because he came from Li Hongxin’s subordinates after all, so the guard was transferred to the capital and given enough glory and wealth, but it has not been reused since then. The guard passed away many years ago, and the younger generation still enjoys the court’s favor. Salary.

Since then, Hanzhong has successively transferred three guards, all of which were sent by the imperial court. Ban Yun, the guard currently stationed in Hanzhong, was also one of the generals who followed the Jinyi Laohouye to attack Shu.

After Ban Yun attacked Shu, he followed the old marquis and went north to fight against the Northern Han. Later, the old marquis in Jinyi personally recommended Ban Yun to the court, and Ban Yun was transferred to Hanzhong as the prefect to preside over the defense of Hanzhong.

Although Chu and Han have been fighting constantly for many years, the front line of Qinling has always been considered calm. Qu Yuangu, a general of the Han army stationed in the northwest, has never taken the initiative to attack Chu, and Ban Yun has been in Hanzhong for many years, and he has not crossed the border. Qinling means.

Hanzhong is a strategic location. Ban Yun was originally a military general, but after staying in Hanzhong for many years, the arrogant aura of his body has disappeared a lot. When people see him on weekdays, he just thinks he is a Confucian scholar.

Located in an important military area, Hanzhong has become a fertile land for food and clothing over the years, and the people of Hanzhong are full of gratitude for this prefect.

At this moment, Ban Yun was dressed in military armor, leading a team of men, waiting twenty miles south of Nanzheng City.

Yesterday, I received a flyer that Duke Huguo was about to visit Nanzheng.

Ban Yun fought on the battlefield for many years, and served as an official in Hanzhong for many years. He was already an extremely experienced general. Of course, he already knew that the Chu army was heading north, crossed the Huaihe River, and was fighting against the Northern Han. At this time, Duke Huguo ran away. Coming to Hanzhong, of course, is not easy.

The sun was setting in the west, and the climate in Hanzhong was already quite cold. Suddenly, the sound of horses’ hooves was heard, and Ban Yun was refreshed. Looking down the official road, he saw a group of cavalry galloping quickly towards this side, and Ban Yun immediately greeted him. Going forward, the cavalry team was not many, but there were only about a hundred or so, but they were quite imposing. When they came close, one person restrained the horse and glanced at Ban Yun and the others. Ban Yun saw that the man was less than twenty years old. When I was old, I immediately understood when I was wearing a brocade clothes, and went up to cup my hands and said, “Ban Yun, the prefect of Hanzhong, I see you!” He knelt down on one knee, and everyone behind him also knelt down.

The young man was naturally Qi Ning, he got off his horse, stepped forward to help Ban Yun, and said with a smile, “Prefect Ban doesn’t have to wait here.”

Ban Yun got up, but his eyebrows showed a friendly look, and said with a smile: “Your Excellency is here, and the lower officials will welcome you from afar.”

Qi Ning smiled slightly, swept the entourage behind Ban Yun again, and said with a chuckle, “These soldiers under Ban Taishou’s hands are full of energy, and at a glance, you know that they are brave teachers who can fight well.”

Ban Yun said: “Being on the front line, the subordinate officials dare not ignore it. Every soldier in Hanzhong trains three times a day without interruption.” After looking back, he continued: “There are three thousand soldiers in Hanzhong. Ma, but when the lower official came to Hanzhong to take office, he made a suggestion to the imperial court, which was supported by the old marquis and approved by the imperial court. It is precisely because of this that every soldier in Hanzhong is equal to ten. sturdy feet.”

“Suggestion?” Qi Ning was very interested: “What suggestion?”

“The equipment and food of Hanzhong soldiers have always been good. Although they can’t match the defenders of the capital, they are second to none among the empire’s frontier troops.” Ban Yunnian was nearly fifty,

Although he was wearing armor, he didn’t have the bravery of ordinary generals, and he spoke slowly: “Xiaguan gave them the best food, the best equipment, but also gave them the most rigorous training, three times a day, The four seasons are the same, and everyone’s training situation will be reported, and an inspection will be carried out every month.

Qi Ning let out an “oh”, and Ban Yun continued, “Every month, thirty or forty people are ordered to retire from the army, but almost all of the soldiers in Hanzhong are natives of Hanzhong. After they leave, they can only stay in Hanzhong to farm. Tian. Being a soldier is well paid, and it is not difficult to recruit soldiers in Hanzhong.”

“Thirty or forty people a month, after this year, aren’t three or four hundred people ordered to be discharged from the army?”

Ban Yun nodded and said, “That’s right. Thousands of people have been ordered to retire from the ranks of the subordinate officials who have been in Hanzhong over the years.”

Qi Ning smiled and said, “Aren’t you worried that these soldiers will hold grudges against you when you do this?”

“Orders are forbidden, and rewards and punishments are clearly defined, so there will be no such worries.” Ban Yun smiled: “Whoever goes and who stays depends on his own ability, so no one is dissatisfied.” He lowered his voice: “So Hanzhong soldiers Horses are elite soldiers who have survived the fittest, not only that, but those soldiers who have left the army, once the situation in Hanzhong is critical, they can be called back at any time.

Qi Ning sighed: “In this way, these retired soldiers are Hanzhong’s reserve army.”

“Your Majesty’s words are very true.” Ban Yun said: “Although Hanzhong can’t make all the people a soldier, it is not a bad thing to store a group of reserve soldiers.” He raised his hand and said, “Your Majesty, please!”

Everyone got back on their horses and returned to Nanzheng.

Nanzheng is the heart of Hanzhong County. After Qining entered the city, people came and went. Although it was not comparable to the prosperity of Chengdu, it was orderly and the people who came and went looked very calm, as if they were used to it. In order to live a quiet life, being able to have such a situation on the front line also shows that Ban Yun’s management of Hanzhong is not bad.

In the prefect’s mansion, Ban Yun asked people to come over for tea, and then he sent everyone back and said, “Wei Shi Feishu sent a message, saying that Lord Jue’s trip to Hanzhong is to suppress bandits, I don’t know…?”

“Since we are here, there is no need to hide from you.” Qi Ning said, “Prefect Ban, are there any bandits in Hanzhong?”

“Master, when the lower official took over Hanzhong, there were indeed bandits infested here.” Ban Yun said sternly: “They were all Hanzhong locals who were robbing their homes, because they were familiar with the terrain of Hanzhong. Hiding in Tibet, and they often hide in Daba Mountain. Daba Mountain stretches for hundreds of miles. Once hidden in it, it is really difficult to find. It took more than two years for Xiaguan to completely exterminate the bandits, and now they are in Hanzhong. , although it can’t be said to be peaceful, but banditry is already very rare.”

“You can reveal to your subordinates in private that a group of bandits fled from Chengdu to Daba Mountain, causing harm to the people. In order to completely eradicate this bandit, the governor’s office dispatched troops to encircle and suppress them.” Qi Ning said in a low voice: “Let those generals spread the news inadvertently, at least let everyone know that the officers and soldiers were transferred to Hanzhong to encircle and suppress the bandits.”

Ban Yun nodded and said: “Xiaguan will arrange it immediately, but Sir, is there any other things that you have ordered Xiaguan to do?”

“The encirclement and suppression of Daba Mountain is to hide people’s eyes and ears and show it to the Northern Han people.” Qi Ning said, “Do you know the situation on the Northern Han side?”

Ban Yun immediately said: “Xiaguan has already sent spies to work in the northwest area. I heard that after Beitanghuan’s death, several princes were fighting for the throne. Beitangfeng fled to Xianyang and took refuge in Qu Yuangu. Two or three months ago, Qu Yuangu was killed. Yuan Gu had already dispatched troops from Xianyang, commanded the elites in the northwest, and was stationed at Tongguan, but he kept his troops in Tongguan. Look at it, when the other princes of the Northern Han Dynasty fought to the death, Beitangfeng and Qu Yuangu would lose both. Will take the opportunity to enter the customs to capture Luoyang.”

“How is the situation of the defenders in Xianyang now?”

“Qu Yuangu has two sons, but they are both alcoholics, and they are not as good as Qu Yuangu.” Ban Yun said: “But after Qu Yuangu guarded the northwest, he was afraid that someone would spy on his power, so he was cronyism. Both sons hold great power, this time, the second son went out with the army, and the eldest son Qu Manbao stayed in Xianyang.”

“Qu Manbao?” Qi Ning smiled and said, “It seems that this General Qu is very fond of treasures.” He asked, “How is Qu Manbao as a person?”

“This person has an arrogant temperament and surly behavior.” Ban Yun said: “His father was the ruler of the Northwest, and his aunt was Beitanghuan’s favorite concubine. The Qu family was very honored in Beihan, so Qu Manbao naturally had no scruples. UU Reading www.sonicmtl.com is lawless in the northwest, but this person is also very brave. It is said that he killed a leopard with his bare hands after drinking, there must be some means.” After a pause, he continued: “This is People’s biggest weakness is greed and lust, it is said that they drink ten pounds of wine every day, and there are no women who are not happy.”

“No women are not happy?” Qi Ning was thoughtful.

Although Qi Ning hadn’t revealed the plan yet, Ban Yun had already guessed a few points in his heart, but since Qi Ning didn’t speak, he didn’t speak easily.

He has been running Hanzhong for many years, and even Wei Shutong, the governor of Xichuan, dare not point fingers at him, but now that the Xiao Guogong of the Jinyi Qi family is here in person, he still maintains enough respect, and he knows very well that since the Xiao Guogong is here, no matter what Qi No matter what decision Ning makes, he can only cooperate fully.

“I heard that the defenders in Hanzhong are mainly deployed in the four mountain roads of Qinling.” After a while, Qi Ning said: “How many soldiers and horses are there in Nanzheng?”

“In fact, the four roads of the Qinling Mountains are all narrow roads. As long as checkpoints are set up in dangerous places, it is enough to resist the incoming enemy.” Ban Yun said: “Xiaguan has set up three checkpoints in each narrow road. There are 100 people in the checkpoint, and there are more than 1000 troops distributed in the four narrow lanes. As long as the enemy is found in the first checkpoint, the beacon will be lit immediately, and the next two checkpoints will not be too far away, enough to notice Fengyan in front, together with Fengyan, the news will soon reach Nanzheng, and a few lines of defense can buy enough support time for us.”

Qi Ning frowned and said, “We have set up a checkpoint in the four roads, so of course the Northern Han people will also set up a checkpoint in the narrow road.”

Ban Yun nodded and said: “Exactly, if you want to pass through any of the four narrow roads of the Qinling Mountains, whether you are heading south to Hanzhong or north to Xianyang, you must pass the checkpoint, otherwise you can only go over the Qinling Mountains, but for soldiers and horses, It is absolutely impossible to cross the Qinling Mountains.”